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, 1887-12-18

Once during the war, a skifmish line,
composed mainly of the Forty-eighth
Illinois, was thrown out in advance of
u army, lying near jackson, Miss,
confronting Gen. Joseph Johnston. The
men had constructed a few temporary
shelters by standing rails upright, leaning
against each other, the tops being bound
together. Behind one of these little
fortresscs, though in a rather exposed
position, Capt. f. ID. Stephenson, of the
Forty-eighth, vas sitting OF n turned up
bucket, taking his morning coffee. As
he threw back his head in drinking, a
whiz was heard, and a ball sped by with
in an inch of his face, directly across the
eyes, taking effect in a little dogwood
tree beside him. The captain rose quietly,
and, taking II ramrod, stuck it in the
ground so that its top would be in the
space lately occupied by his nose; he then
went behind the tree and sighted from the
bullet hole over the top of the rod, thus
ascertaining the direction taken by the
ball in its flight. Directly in this line
rose the top of a large oak, with great
sheets and strcamers of southern moss
hanging dependent from its boughs.
Boys, said Stephenson, evenly, our
mar is among the branches of that tree
yonder. Now" taking a soldiers cap
and placing it on the end of a knotted
stick, you all load up, and lay low.
When l shove this hat into view he will
fire again. There's your chance, let
drive" When all was ready, he slowly
elevated the cap until just in sight from
the tree. A puff of white smoke burst
from its leaves, and the cap turned round
on its stick support, letting the daylight
through n large jagged hole in its crown.
A moment later, six Springfield rifles
spoke from the rail pile, and a man
dropped from the oak tree, clutching
wildly at moss and branches as he fell.
His last shot was fired.-The Argonaut.
, 1887-12-18

The curious fact that the usual heat
produced by friction is absent when the
articles are magnetized is just o being
discussed by scientists who arc seeking
an explanation. Very striking examples
are described III n late number of n scien-
tific periodical. A workman fastened n
couple of powerful magnets to his lathe
to hold more securely a piece of metal
which he wished to drill and turn.
The presence of the magnets kept the
metal so cold that no water was needed
to keep the drill moist and cool. This
unusual circumstance may lead to inn
portant mechanical advantages. 1t is
such circumstance as the one noted
above that lead TO valuable discoveries.
The scientists, who are looking for a
reason why the heat should be absent,
may not hit upon any valuable idea, but
some practical mechanic probably will
Boston Budget.
, 1887-12-18

ROME, Dec. 1.-THE pope to day gave
an audience to the duke of Norfolk. The
duke expressed the congratulations Of
Queen Victoria on the papal Jubilee and
her thanks for the mission of Mgr. Scilla
on the occasion of her own jubilee. The
pope replied that he was deeply moved by
those proofs of friendship on the part of
the queen and hoped the exchange of sen,
timents of affection would not be limited
to the present exceptional circumstances,
but would also make its influence felt on
other occasions. He was animated, he
said, by feelings of the greatest affection
for the English people. The pope re
called the friendship displayed by Queen
Victoria in 1916. when at the conclusion
of the nunciature at BrIssels he delivered
to her Il letter from King Leopold.
, 1887-12-18
Handling baggage In Europe.

The system of handling baggage on the
continent is even more a]ntiquated and
bungling than the English system. You
canno send your baggage on ahead of
you without risk of losing it. If you
wish to stop off at any particular place,
you must nave your baggage registered
for that place. This registering of bag
gage would not be tolerated for one
moment by an American public. You
are obliged to follow the porters, who
pick u your baggage for you and carry
it into Il registration room. There you
stand in line while it is weighed and an
inspector ~leisurely fills out four elaborate
blanks, Two of these blanks are kept in
the office, n is pasted upon the trunk
and the fourth IL is given to yon.
/ timed the registering of two little
pieces of baggage the other day at Roos-
cndaai and found that it took me exactly
fifteen minutes from the time | left the
train until | had obtained the little slip of
paper which would entitle me to my bag
gage at my next stopping place. The
railway companies in no case pay for the
handling of your baggage. You have TO
attend to this yourself, and pay the
porters for carrying it to the stations, 10
tho train in the first place, and to and
from the registration office when neces-
sary. In addition to these delays you
ave upon every frontier the custom
house inspection, which takes even longer
thar the registration. But you are never
hurried, plenty of time is always given,
and so you do not feel very much annoyed,
in spite of the bother you have.-T. G.
Crawford in New York World.
, 1887-12-18
Death of S. P. Rounds.

OMAHA, Dec. l7.-Hon. S. p. Rounds,
editor and principal proprietor of the
Omaha RepuJhucan, died at $50 o'clock
this evening Of pneumonia, after an i'll
ness of ten days. Mr.. Rounds has been
y resident of Omaha a little over one
year. He came here from Washington
after rcsigning the position of public
printer which he held for four years.
For many years previous to going to
Washington he was proprietor of a print
er's supply house in Chicago. Mr..
Rounds was well known all over the
country and particularly in the west.
, 1887-12-18
Foster Elected.

New YORK, Dec. 1.-THE convention
of the Republican clubs was called to or
der at II:l5, and the election of delegations
from each state for vice presidents and
members of the executive committee was
announced. The nominations for presi,
dent OF the National League followed.
The names ofJas p. Foster of New
York, L. Snowden of Pennsylvania, and
Col. Nashan Golf of West Virginia, were
presented. Golf Immediately withdrew
his name ndSnowden did likewise, leaving
the field clear for Foster, who was at once
elected by reclamation.
, 1887-12-18
DEM0RALIzED.
The Cattle Market Still Dull
and Unsatisfactory.
Heavy Receipts and Poor Prices
the General Cry.
Good Christmas Beeves in Fair
Demand.
DEMORALIZED
The Cattle Market.
Special Dispatch to THE LEADER.

Special Dispatch to THE LEADER
CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-THE cattle market
is demoralized. 1t is the old stereotyped
report: too many cattle, a lifeless move
ment, a drop in prices and general dissat-
isfaction. Supplies on the early days ex-
ceeded all requirements of the trade and
after Wednesday the market was fairly
glutted. Thus total receipts for the week
are about as large as for last week, al
though dealers generally looked for at
least 10000 head less. The stuff was
here and had to be sold, and never before
were prices for common to fair goods on
so low a level at this season of the year.
In addition Ito this it may be added that
trade was never before so disgustingly dull
and generally unsatisfactory.
The principal buyers, such as Doud,
| Swift and Burns, seemed Indifferent as to
whether or not they secured any cattle,
and the smaller operators took advantage
of that fact and demanded big conces-
sions. They got them, too, without much
trouble, as there was no promise of any
better state of things in the immediate
future. Some of the most attractive lots
are selling within 15c. o flast weeks clos
ing figures, but such sales are the excep-
ton, the rank and file" changing hands
at 2O(625c. off.
1t might be supposed that as big a
break in prices would call u an active
demand, but it didn't. Offerings include a
few loads of fancy beeves and a nj
what larger number of good to choice lots,
but by far the largest part consist of un
finished droves averaging under 1850
pounds, the prevailing prices for which
are about So. 90, and there are
many droves for which as good a bid as
SO cannot be had. From these figures
the range is upward to SIS. 50(66 25 for
fancy Christmas beeves, which are selling
at pretty lofty prices, at a time when
common dressed beef steers bring scarce
ly more than $3.50. For the coming
week decreased supplies and a moderate
improvement in values is confidently
looked for,
Butchers stock is as dull and as low
as they ever have BEEN Fhere is some
canning demand and a fair inquiry for fat
cows and heifers, but common to medium
grades are almost wholly neglected. The
poor stuff is to be had in practically un.
limited quantities at $l.25@1 Loo and
some offerings are too poor to sell even
at that low range. Very fair cows 90 at
/ .75(9l.S5 and it takes something
choice to bring over 81.
Stockers and feeders are slow at l0(1
l5c decline. The demand continues but
the supplies are altogether too liberal.
Texas cattle are in fair supply and poor
demand. The quality of offerings is
generally poor and prices arc lower in
sympathy with the decline in natives.
NUocInr 1untaFInps - n No fn1lnwC.
, 1887-12-18
Declined to Swear Falsely.

LEBANON, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE case Of
VIM. Showers, who has been on trial for
several days charged with having muir.
dered his two grandchildren, was given to
the jury tonight. During the closing
hours of the trial Stephen Showers, son
of the accused, testified in reference tc
letters which his father had written him
from prison, asking him to swear falsely
so as to clear the old man. The son said
he could not take a false oath, even tc
save his own fathers neck.
, 1887-12-18

WINCHESTER, Ky, Dec. 1.-THE
feud between the Adams and Caswell fac
lions broke out again last Sunday night
in Rock Castle county, when, after
church services. Frank Adams was
killed by one of the Caswells. Since then
Frank Haslon, James Lunslord, James
Townsend, Tom Jackson, and two others,
names unknown, have been killed while
many others have been wounded and sew
eral houses been burned have.
, 1887-12-18
CONSIGNED to a Madbouse.

PARIS, Dec. l7.-Aubertin, the man
who attempted to assasslnate M. Ferry in
the hall of the chamber of deputies. was
arraigned before a magistrate for a pre-
lIminary examination to day. While the
examination was in progress the prisoner
was attacked with dementia and was re-
moved to a madhouse.
, 1887-12-18
Ives Will Get Back.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 17.-Henry S. Ives,
charged by Julius Dexter of Cincinnati
with stealing a draft of 500, 900 from the
Cincinnati, Hamilton Il Dayton railroad,
was dismissed this morning.
Ives says he will at once institute pro-
ceedlngs against Dexter, claiming 500,
600 for malicious prosecution.
, 1887-12-18
A Missionary Expelled.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE London Mis-
sionary Society has received intelligence
that Missionary Jones, in the employ of
that body, has been expelled from Loyal
tY Island by u force sent to the islands
from New Caledonia. Jones has arrived
at Sydney, N. S. W, and has formally
protested to the governor.
, 1887-12-18
Beat the Record.

Providence. r. l., Dec. 17.-Ira
Paine to-day completed his GOO shots,
fifty yards distance, with a pistol, making
a grand total of 1879 out of a possible
5000, 10Y more than f. K. Bennett re-
Gently made.
, 1887-12-18

READING, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE greatest
snow of the year iell here this afternoon,
and at 10 o'clock tonight, in this city,
its depth was eighteen inches and still
falling. The storm is general all over the
eastern section of the state.
, 1887-12-18

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays the pain, cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy fer diarrhea. Twenty-Five
cents a bottle.
, 1887-12-18
Fast Ocean Travelling.

NEW York, Dec. 1.-THE steamer
Etruria which reached Queenstown to day,
made the fastest return trip on record. her
time from New York to Fastnet beng six
days and two hours.
, 1887-12-18

Receipts Of sheep have shown a big
increase this week, and the range Of
prices is widening a good deal. Christ
mas sheep are selling readily at tiptop
figures, while poor stuff is Enthusiastically
weakening. Late sales range at 81. $500
& 90
, 1887-12-18

Santa Claus will be in attendance
at the Xmas Tree of the Mennerchor
Society. A present for everybody.
, 1887-12-18
Accepts the Challenge.

Boston, Dec. l7.-Jem Carney pub
fishes an acceptance of Jack McAuliffe's
challenge for a ten round glove fight for
81, 900 within three weeks.
, 1887-12-18
DAMAGED Goods For sale.

My stock of goods damaged by the late
fire | will offer for sale on Friday Dec.
9th for prices to suit the customers. Look
out for good bargains. l.. LOEB.
, 1887-12-18

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l7.-Philsdcl
phia A.. st. Louis Browns 3. Crane
pitched for Philadelphia and King for st.
Louis.
, 1887-12-18

Are you weak and weary, oyerworked
and tired? Hoods ~Sarsaparilla is lust the
medicine to purify your blood and give you
strength.
, 1887-12-18
PLACE OF


Indicates below zero. 7 Trace OF rain.
Barometer corrected for temperature. eleva-
ticn and gravity. T.. b. OLNEY,
sergeant Sign al Corps, UnitedStates Army.
, 1887-12-18

5. Kellner still has the largest stock Of
ladies' and children's cloaks and wraps in
this city. If you are in need of a gar
ment, go there and price them, for in
order to close out his stock soon he will
sell you one for about one half what
other stores will ask you for similar gar
ments.
, 1887-12-18

.uy lime of ladies' and
chttdren'S cEOaks, Ne.r-
markets and short sUr0pS
as he largest and the prices
guaranteed the IODeSE.
Myers.
, 1887-12-18
that are fretful, peevish.
Bodies

CTOs5, OF ITOUDItu WIFI
Windy Collie, Teething Pains. or
Stomach Disorders, can DO relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby soother.
1t contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price % cents. Sold by
DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1887-12-18
The Markets-stocks and Cattle

NEW York. Dec. l7.-Stocks were
dull but the tone Of the market was firm.
The trading to day was without any spe-
cial feature and confined mostly to room
traders, who were Of Il bcarish temper
owing 10 the report of European compli-
cations and the untavorablc report Of the
granger roads. The closing is firm and
higher, but in most cases the gains are
only for insignificant fractions.
Governments dull and steady.
Mining shares dull. Money 4 per cent.
Copper-Market firm. Lake, $3.50.
Following are closing prices of stocks:
Pacific G's, ll9; American Express,
l05; Canada Pacific, 593; Canada South
ern, 554; Central Pacific, 354; Burlington,
l274; Delaware, Lackawanna, 1868; Dem
yer 4 Rio Grande, 2l4; Erie, 2sB; Lake
Shore, 95; Louisville & Nashville, COZ;
Michigan Central, sc; Kansas q Texas,
I74; New York Central, 1893; Northern
Pacific. -; preferred, 45J; Northwest
ern, l06t; Oregon Improvement, 454;
Navigation. ssh; Transcontinental, 20s;
Pacific Mail, 35l; Panama, =; Rock
Island, liz; Milwaukee Il st. Paul,
74t; Reading, GOT; Texas Pacific, 25b;
Union Pacific, Sc; United States FIX
press, &c; Fargo, %; Western Union, 77S
GnICAuO, Dec. Cattle -ltcreipts,
1000; market strong; shipping steers,
s.. 90(G5.00; stOckers and feeders, $500
(@3 40; Texans, $l.25@3 90.
Sheep-ReceipCs 1000: market steady;
natives. So O0(94.6 co; Westerns; So. 25(6
3.75; Texans. 81. 00(63 ,. so.
Whcat-Market frmer; Cash, 76;
January 76s; May S33.
, 1887-12-18

A new line of scarfs Just in, especially
for the holiday trade. |. Greentree.
, 1887-12-18
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIEs.

Master Workman Powderly's condition
continues to improve.
1t is stated that president Carnot will
pardon all political prisoners on Jan. ].
The crown prince of Germany, in com
pany with DR.. Mackenzie, spent some
TINT riding yesterday.
The American Federation of Trades,
holding its convention in Boston the past
few days, adjourned yesterday.
The president has designated Brig.
Gen. Macfeely to act as secretary of
war during the absence of Secretary End
icott.
Fire in Milwaukee yesterday destroyed
Iverson's art goods store 1926, 900, and
Quinn's bookstore, damaged by water,
50, 800.
The sultan of Turkey gave a cordial
reception to Mr.. Vanderbilt yesterday.
Ahmed Pasha conducted Mr.. Vanderbilt
to his carriage.
The jury IN the trial of Mrs. Robinson
at Boston, ioE the murder of her son, re-
ported that they were unable to agree and
were discharged.
The New York weekly bank statement
shows a reserve increase of 81, 72l, 900.
The banks now hold 81, 93l 900 in excess
of the legal rule.
A. Weaver, father of Congressman j..
b. Weaver, OF Iowa, and a pioneer of
Michigan, Iowa and Kansas, died at At
Gibson yesterday, aged "a.
1t Is reported that the English govern
ment will create the post of minister of
agriculture, and that the Right Hon.
Henry Chaplin will be appointed to the
Office.
The gross earnings of the Atchison,
Topeka 4 Santa Fe road for October we're
81. 674, 900, a decrease from last year of
sl3, 1000; net earnings, $500, 900; decrease,
$l53.000
Secretary Fairchild has decided to APP
point Perry g. Smith of New Jersey as
chief of the appointment division of the
treasury department III place of Mr..
Eugene Higgins, resigned.
, 1887-12-18
Great bargains at L. Loeb's,

Archives & Historical Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo.
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ODD CUFF-LINKS.

embroidery or feather stitching down
the side, and all as dainty as baby
clothes. The evening shirts are differ
ent only in having plaits in the BOSOM
All are provided with cuffs and collars,
and to wear shirt to which these nee
essary articles are found fastened with
studs, is considered the acme of vul-
garity. A dozen of each kind of shirts
at $50 dozen, makes one pretty item of
expenses.
Night-shirts of the most fashionable
kind cost SIS and $25 each. These are
of crinkled French silk and are made
Mother Hubbard fashion with embroid-
cry in coIored silks on the yoke and
neck. Some of them have angel sleeves
and are belted in about the waist.
Other fashionable night-dresses are of
fine white linen, with handkerchief and
night-cap to match; for night-caps are
in favor once more and the gentleman
of fashion who rolls home in yellow
cab from an evening at the opera puts
On his yellow or scarlet silk or his white
null cap and fastenS the flaps over his
ears before seeking his dOwny couch.
1t is said that night-caps have come into
favor to reform the defOrmity of prOmi-
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the answer by young man who had
just announced his intention of taking
series of lessons. Sitting around the
room were several intelligent looking
young men, the most of whom could
speak as fluently as any one. All
declared that they had until recently
been most inveterate stuterterS OF
StammererS.
The professor" is jolly fellow, of
fine physique and great personal mag
netiSm. with the voice and laugh of a
lion, if a lion can be imagined as laugh
ing. In training his class he COM
menceS. In the most natural way in the
world. to talk of all sorts of interesting
subjects, and soon an infection of good
feeling seiZes all present. He rOars out
his words with such force and tluency
from the depths of his immense lungs
that talking seems the easiest thing in
the world. Occasionally a remark Is
addressed to some member of the class
in conversational sort of way, and
before they know it everybody seems to
be able to talk.
Occasionally he goes the rounds of
the class with various vocal exercises
for the development of certain muscles.
Here are few of the exercises. Some
ministers and actors would do well to
practice them.
Amos Ames. the amiable aeronaut,
aided in an aerial enterprise at the age
of lightweight"
''Obtain all opportunities of obliterat-
ing obnoxious 0StentationS."
Henry bingham has hung his harp
on the hook where he hitherto hung his
hopes"
What nut for cockney to crack!
II like white vinegar with veal very
we'll"
''She sells sea shells. Shall he sell
sea ShellS?"
''Quixote Quixite quizzed a queerish
quidbox. Where is the queeriSh Quid-
box QuixOte QuiXite quizzed?"
When the pupils can recite these sen
fences and hundred or so similar ones,
fluently they are graduated.